Reducing Loneliness: The Impact of Mindfulness, Social Cognitions, and Coping.
Psychol Rep
; 125(3): 1289-1304, 2022 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1125951
ABSTRACT
While many facets of loneliness have been explored, research examining the efficacy of loneliness interventions has been overlooked among young adults. The study of loneliness among young adults has become increasingly important considering the current state of isolation and stay-at-home orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Preliminary reports suggest an increase in loneliness as a result of the current health pandemic, especially among young adults, who have reported feeling lonelier than any other age group. Such findings warrant the study of ways to help reduce loneliness among young adults. The current study examined the efficacy of strategies that might be used to help young adults manage feelings of loneliness. Two hundred and seventy-eight young adults completed the study. Participants read one of four messages mindfulness, social cognitions, coping behaviors, or a control. Participants in the mindfulness condition felt better equipped to manage future instances of loneliness and held better attitudes toward this intervention. The current research helps to advance understanding of effective ways of helping young adults cope with loneliness.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mindfulness
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
Psychol Rep
Year:
2022
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Article
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0033294121997779
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